Most campgrounds on the Angeles National Forest are first come, first served. However, some are managed by concessionaires who do take reservations. The National Forest Adventure Pass or Interagency passes are not required if you visit a fee campground and remain in that area; they are required if you leave that campground and recreate elsewhere on the forest. Campfire permits are not required at campgrounds where you have paid a fee, but trail camps and dispersed camping do require a current California Campfire Permit for your portable stove use. Each campsite is for a maximum of 8 people; there may be an extra charge for additional vehicles. Fire Restrictions are subject to change during the year, contact our General Forest Information line at (626) 5745200 or access www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles for the latest updates. You may camp 14 days at any one site on the district or for up to 30 days in the forest. Special Notes: Contact the local Forest Service District Office for current updates on the campground you wish to visit. Also, fees are subject to change. Please call your district office or access www.recreation.gov to confirm current pricing. Please help protect the forest by checking with your local Forest Service Office for current Fire Restrictions. Stream and lake water on the forest is not recommended for drinking. However, if you find it necessary, boil all stream or lake water for at least five minutes. Portable filtration units (0.2 microns) may be used. Always bring your own drinking water, even to the campgrounds that state they provide piped water. There is no guarantee that water will be available at the campgrounds. Severe drought or extremely low water levels may cause the water systems to cease working. ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office 701 N. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 574-5202 (626) 574-5207 FAX (800) 735-2922 (CRS, voice) (800) 735-2929 (CRS, TDD/TTY) http://www.fs.fed.us/angeles Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Angeles National Forest Campground List Page 1 of 14 LOS ANGELES RIVER RANGER DISTRICT 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road San Fernando, CA 91342 (818) 899-1900 (818) 896-6727 FAX (800) 735-2922 (CRS, voice) (800) 735-2929 (CRS, TDD/TTY) Bandido Group Campground 24 campsites for tents or motor homes up to 40 feet long. No water, 2fire pits, vault toilets, and tables. Twenty horse corrals, 3 water troughs, and hitching rails. Contact the District Office for reservations. Open April 1 through Nov. 15 (snow permitting). Fee: Reservations required through the District Office to reserve half (maximum 60 people) or the entire campground (maximum 120 people) per night. Elevation: 5,840 feet Location: From 210 Fwy north of Pasadena, take the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) exit and drive north for 29 miles to the intersection of Santa Clara Divide Road Three Points (there is a sign). Turn left and drive 2 miles to the campground on the left. Bear Canyon Trail Camp 3 sites with stove, no toilets, seasonal stream water (treat before using). Hike in only. Campfire permit required. When Fire Restrictions are in place, only portable gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel stoves are allowed. Fee: Adventure or Interagency Pass required for vehicles parked at trailhead. Elevation: 3,400 feet Location: From the 210 north of Pasadena, exit the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2). Drive 9.3 miles north to the Switzer’s Picnic Area. The trail camp can be reached by walking through the picnic area downstream on the Gabrielino Trail 2 miles, then up Bear Canyon 1.5 miles. Amenities: Hiking (Bear Canyon Trail, Gabrielino National Recreation Trail). Big Buck Trail Camp 5 sites, benches, fire rings. No toilets. Stream water only (treat before using). Campfire permit required; only portable gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel stoves are allowed. Seasonal camping from April 1 to Nov. 15 (snow permitting). Fee: Adventure or Interagency Pass required for vehicles parked at trailhead. Elevation: 5,500 feet Location: Located on the Pacific Crest Trail between Mt. Gleason and Mill Creek Summit. Hike in from Mill Creek Summit off the Angeles Forest Highway about 6 miles, or drive 5 miles on the Santa Clara Divide Road and hike in. Buckhorn 38 sites for tents or motor homes up to 20 feet long. Piped water, fire pits, vault toilets, and picnic tables are provided. Open from April 1 to Nov 15 (snow permitting). Fee: $12 per night per site, includes 2 vehicles. Elevation: 6,500 feet Location: From 210 Fwy north of Pasadena, exit the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) and drive northeast for 36 miles to the signed campground entrance on the left. Amenities: The Burkhart Trail begins here and leads into the backcountry. Cooper Canyon is only a 2.75-mile hike from Buckhorn. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Angeles National Forest Campground List Page 2 of 14 Chilao 111 campsites for tents or motor homes up to 36 feet long. No hookups, piped water, fire pits, vault toilets (five are fully accessible for visitors with disabilities), and picnic tables. Fee: $12 per night/per site, allowing 2 vehicles and 8 people. Elevation: 5,300 feet Location: From 210 Fwy north of Pasadena, exit the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) and drive 26 miles northeast to the signed campground entrance road on the left. Amenities: Chilao Visitor Center on grounds, nature program on summer weekends. Pacific Crest Trail accessible from Three Points, 3 miles north of campground on Highway 2. Parking available at Three Points trailhead (Adventure or Interagency Pass required at trailhead). Cooper Canyon Trail Camp 8 sites, picnic tables, stoves, and vault toilets. Seasonal stream water (treat before using). Open April 1 to Nov. 15 (snow permitting). Campfires allowed when Fire Restrictions are not in effect. Campfire permit required. Fee: Adventure or Interagency Pass required for vehicles parked at trailhead. Elevation: 6,300 feet Location: From 210 Fwy north of Pasadena, exit Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) and drive about 34 miles north pass Mount Waterman Ski Area. Accessible via the Burkhart Trail below Buckhorn Campground. Approximately 2mile hike to the campground. Amenities: Fishing, and hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. Coulter Group Campground 1 large campsite which accommodates up to 50 people. Piped water, vault toilet, 1 fire ring, 1 B BQ pit, and 4 tables are provided. Open April 1 through Nov. 15 (snow permitting). Fee: Fifty people maximum. Please call the District Office for information and reservations. Elevation: 5,200 feet Location: From 210 Fwy north of Pasadena take the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) exit and drive north for 26 miles to the signed campground entrance on the left. De Vore Trail Camp 6 sites with picnic tables and fire pits, no toilets. No piped water, stream water may be available ( treat before using). Campfire permit required, fires allowed in stoves when Fire Restrictions are not in effect. Equestrian use ok. Fee: Golden Passport or Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked at trailhead. Elevation: 3,000 feet Location: From 210 Fwy north of Pasadena, take the Angeles Crest Highway (2) to the Red Box Station, approximately 14 miles. Park there; walk through the gate on the Redbox Rincon Road (not paved) and walk about 5.5 miles to the campground. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Angeles National Forest Campground List Page 3 of 14 Fall Creek Trail Camp 10 sites with stoves, fire rings and vault toilets. Water may be available in nearby seasonal stream (treat before using). Campfire permit required, only portable gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel stoves are allowed. Fee: Golden Passport or Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked at trailhead. Elevation: 3,500 feet Location: Located off the Angeles Forest Highway (County N3) 4.5 miles south of the Monte Cristo Campground, or hike in via Fall Creek Road 1.5 miles or Fall Creek Trail 3 miles. Amenities: Fishing in Big Tujunga Creek adjacent to site. Native fishery. Campground is located in a stand of trees overlooking this creek. Area is available for hiking or mountain bike use. Gould Mesa Trail Camp 3 sites with tables & stoves, 3 hitching rails. Vault toilets. Stream water (treat before using). Campfire permit required. Fee: Golden Passport or Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked at trailhead. Elevation: 1,500 feet Location: Hike in only. Accessible by the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail. From the 210 Freeway to Windsor Avenue. Go right on Windsor to Ventura Street and park. Take the Gabrielino Trail 2 miles to the campground. Or from the 210 Fwy exit Angeles Crest Highway and head north about 2 miles. Park on the right before you enter the forest and hike the trail 1 mile to the campground. Hoegee's Trail Camp 15 sites with tables, stoves and fire pits. Vault toilets. No piped water, seasonal stream (treat before using). Campfire permit required. Fires allowed in stoves when Fire Restrictions are not in effect. Fee: Golden Passport or Adventure Pass required for parking at trailhead. Elevation: 2,500 feet Location: From the 210 Fwy exit Santa Anita Avenue in Arcadia and go north 6 miles to the Chantry Flat Picnic Area. Hike in about 2 miles, off the Winter Creek Trail. Horse Flats 25 campsites for tents or motor homes up to 20 feet. No water, 3 hitching rails and small corrals. Tables, fire pits and vault toilets. Fires allowed in stoves when Fire Restrictions are not in effect. Open April 1 to November 15 (snow permitting). Fee: $12 per night/per site. No reservations, first come first served.